Trellis
Trellis is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024.
Trellis at a glance
- Expenses (2024)
- $54,635
- -70.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Trellis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Unified School District Oakland, CA | To provide an extra planning/release period for 1st and 2nd year teachers in the district/school system for planning, mentoring and observing. | $57,000 |
| San Francisco Unified School Distrcit San Francisco, CA | To provide an extra planning/release period for 1st and 2nd year teachers in the district/school system for planning, mentoring and observing. | $50,000 |
| Berkeley Unified School District Berkeley, CA | To provide an extra planning/release period for 1st and 2nd year teachers in the district/school system for planning, mentoring and observing. | $20,000 |
| Santa Rosa City Schools Santa Rosa, CA | To provide an extra planning/release period for 1st and 2nd year teachers in the district/school system for planning, mentoring and observing. | $15,000 |
| Amethod Public Schools Oakland, CA | To provide an extra planning/release period for 1st and 2nd year teachers in the district/school system for planning, mentoring and observing. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $54,635 | — | — |
| 2023 | $109,130 | $60,000 | $183,433 | — | — |
| 2022 | $195,912 | $739,178 | $854,376 | — | — |
| 2021 | $468,350 | $984,950 | $932,493 | $157,000 | 5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trellis is led by Clayton Virgil, Board Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clayton Virgil
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Grutzik
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Carlson
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lara-Brady
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Keller
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Trellis
What is Trellis?
Trellis is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA.
Where does Trellis operate?
Trellis has awarded grants in California.
What is Trellis's EIN?
Trellis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0460001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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